2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 194 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 22:54:27 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 10:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:54 UTC≈ 10:54 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.711°, -172.720°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.71°, -172.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.7105°N
-172.7195°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tlu5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
322.0°
Min Station Distance
1.756°
RMS Residual
0.84 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 23:46:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlu5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 194 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlu5/